as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 May 2026
The practical sandal, once reserved for sandy strolls and off-duty errands, has been given a high-fashion stamp of approval and reimagined as a minimalist essential.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The painting shows a lush, verdant Italian landscape, whose richness allows even peasants to enjoy leisurely strolls along its paths.
—Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Cam Ranh’s coastline is still developing, meaning there’s less buzzy nightlife and more quiet sunrise strolls along the nine-mile Bai Dai Beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But not only am I thrilled to kick off beach vacations, mountain hikes, and brisk sunset strolls, but also to shop the massive deals that come with it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Children hoisted high on shoulders, retirees on morning strolls and hundreds of others at Lincoln Park Zoo chatted in anticipation of seeing a baby rhinoceros’ first public appearance yesterday morning.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom has a nearly identical sweater in the same color that can be tucked into these linen-blend pull-on pants for an instant effortless look that works for morning strolls or lunch with friends.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Keep scrolling to discover why the best canvas totes are taking over this spring and summer—perfect for every sunny scenario, from Sunday strolls to the farmers’ market to office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
From glam nights out to chill days at the beach to elevated city strolls, Hadid really has nailed every aspect of the vacation wardrobe.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 May 2026
The practical sandal, once reserved for sandy strolls and off-duty errands, has been given a high-fashion stamp of approval and reimagined as a minimalist essential.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The painting shows a lush, verdant Italian landscape, whose richness allows even peasants to enjoy leisurely strolls along its paths.
—Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Cam Ranh’s coastline is still developing, meaning there’s less buzzy nightlife and more quiet sunrise strolls along the nine-mile Bai Dai Beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But not only am I thrilled to kick off beach vacations, mountain hikes, and brisk sunset strolls, but also to shop the massive deals that come with it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Children hoisted high on shoulders, retirees on morning strolls and hundreds of others at Lincoln Park Zoo chatted in anticipation of seeing a baby rhinoceros’ first public appearance yesterday morning.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom has a nearly identical sweater in the same color that can be tucked into these linen-blend pull-on pants for an instant effortless look that works for morning strolls or lunch with friends.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Keep scrolling to discover why the best canvas totes are taking over this spring and summer—perfect for every sunny scenario, from Sunday strolls to the farmers’ market to office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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Both walks came around to score as part of the Pirates’ three-run first inning.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Dalaeh Cardenas started for CSUSM and gave up four runs on eight hits and four walks with a strikeout in 7 1/3 innings.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For 58-year-old Conny Randolph of Ochopee, who works in the area and regularly hikes the Everglades trails, the impact on the environment was top of mind.—
Churchill Ndonwie
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Zach Cross, followed by his wife Grayson and father Tim, hikes up Springer Mountain to the Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail to start his thru-hike, Monday, May 1, 2023.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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